Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half of the chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined; form into four even patties.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and sear 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through. Transfer patties to a plate and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon butter to the same skillet. Add the remaining chopped onion and cook, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste, stirring constantly to form a roux with the onions and butter.
• Slowly whisk in the beef broth and milk, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and simmer until the gravy thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Return the browned patties to the skillet, spoon gravy over them, cover, and simmer on low for 8 to 10 minutes until patties are cooked through.
• Taste the gravy and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. If gravy is too thick, stir in a little extra broth or milk to reach desired consistency.
• Serve smothered hamburger steaks hot, spooning extra onion gravy over each serving. Enjoy with mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.